Tag: Girl Scouts

The work of today is the history of tomorrow, and we are its makers.” –Juliette Gordon Low Juliette Gordon Low, the founder of Girl Scouts, strongly believed in the power and strength of women. She recognized that both men and women can work the same, act the same, and make important decisions by themselves….

“If our girls live by the Girl Scout Law, they will be set for life,” said Carolyn, a retired educator, grandmother and co-troop leader of Girl Scout Troop 245. Carolyn and her co-leader Marilyn, also a grandmother and educator, are dedicated to the Girl Scout Movement. And we love their story. This duo’s passion for…

Being a Girl Scout means taking part in many wonderful and age-old traditions—one of them being the trading of swaps. Girl Scouts of all ages have been trading the small mementos with one another for over 50 years. Some are shaped like birthday cake and made out of sponges, while others resemble thin orange slices…

Welcome to the new Hear&Now! Previously a print magazine, we are now an online blog run by a small group of five teenage Girl Scouts—just like you. Our goal is to provide older Girl Scouts with interesting videos, articles, and news that encourage them to stay connected with their troops and community. To start the…

It’s LIVE! Flip through Hear&Now’s Summer 2015 e-zine online. This issue’s all about sisterhood, D.I.Y. projects, includes an inspiring interview with pro surfer Bethany Hamilton, and more. Congratulations to the 2014-2015 Hear&Now staff! All 14 Girl Scouts worked hard to publish two fantastic magazine issues. Want to stay connected? Hear&Now is moving to this GSHCC…

Tell us about your experience with Girl Scouts this year! Girl Scouts of the USA is introducing a new survey called “Girl Scout Voices Count.” There will be versions for girls, parents, and volunteers—so we can get an idea of what the year was like for everyone. Here’s what you need to know: Girls: Your…

The GLOW (Girls Leading Our Way) Conference is coming back this year and you’re in for a special treat. Expect a great line-up, quality leadership workshops for girls and adults, lots of networking and fun team-building activities—all taking place in Sacramento on Saturday, September 19, 2015. Register NOW through June 1 and get the early bird…

From its earliest beginnings in 1917 to its current popularity, selling Girl Scout Cookies has helped girls have fun, develop valuable life skills, and make their communities a better place. Today (February 27) through March 1, 2015, Girl Scouts Heart of Central California along with its sister councils across the country, will participate in National Girl Scout…

Picturesque Salt Lake City Utah was the setting for the 53rd Annual Girl Scout National Convention held October 16-19, 2014. Thousands of Girl Scouts of all ages and designations came together in Salt Lake to reinvigorate the Movement, celebrate tri-annual accomplishments, and chart the future. I attended convention as a National Council Delegate first and…

This year’s Girl Scout Cookie Program begins on January 9! Starting Friday, local girls will begin the cookie program with initial sales to family, friends and neighbors. Girl Scouts is proud to announce that National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend, which has become a national holiday for Girl Scout Cookie fans, will take place February 27–March 1,…

Hear&Now Feature: Girl Scout Promise and Law. How they’ve changed through the years. By: Safia and Laurann The Girl Scout Promise and Law are the backbone of all things Girl Scout. When doing an activity with your troop, it’s always a good idea to look back at the Girl Scout Law and Promise to ensure that you are…

With the (much needed) rain rolling in and the sun setting earlier, summer is definitely behind us, but that doesn’t mean the outdoor fun needs to stop! We’ve been getting tons of feedback from girls and volunteers all telling us one thing: Girl Scouts want to get outdoors. And when girls set their minds to…